Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga hosts conferences of up to 310 people in theater style and receptions of up to 360 in its Grand Ballroom, with seven smaller rooms for board meetings, breakout sessions and private dinners. The hotel stands in the center of Riga, the capital of Latvia, near the Old Town and the Latvian National Opera, and has 141 rooms and suites.
Seminars and company events
The Grand Ballroom, on the first floor, takes daylight through its windows and works for a plenary session, a gala dinner or a product presentation. Around it, five rooms named after musical terms, Symphony, Allegro, Andante, Solo and Sonata, serve breakout sessions and smaller workshops, from a 12-seat boardroom to rooms for about 45 in theater style. The VIP Room and the Grand Bar widen the choice for receptions, networking breaks and informal drinks. The hotel describes its meeting rooms as naturally lit. With 141 rooms and suites upstairs, delegates can stay in the building where the conference takes place, and the 23 residences suit speakers or executives on longer stays.
Weddings and receptions
The hotel includes wedding receptions in its event offer. The Grand Ballroom holds up to 360 guests for a standing reception, and the VIP Room and the Grand Bar suit a smaller celebration, a rehearsal dinner or a drink before the main event.
Rooms and capacities
The Grand Ballroom measures 340 m² and takes 360 for a reception, 310 in theater style and 138 in a boardroom or U layout. Allegro measures 54 m² and takes 45 in theater style, 40 for a reception and 14 at a boardroom table. Andante, 38 m², takes 32 in theater style, 20 for a reception and 14 at a table. Solo, 43 m², takes 36 in theater style, 25 for a reception and 16 at a table. Sonata, 35 m², takes 36 in theater style, 30 for a reception and 14 at a table. Symphony, 34 m², is a boardroom for 12. The VIP Room, 94 m², takes up to 60 for a reception and 30 at a table. The Grand Bar, 78 m², takes 60 for a reception.
Accommodation
The hotel has 141 rooms and suites, plus 23 residences. Kempinski The Spa gives guests a place to unwind after a day of sessions.
Catering
The hotel's dining venues are Stage22, Amber and the Lobby Lounge, along with a rooftop restaurant. For a conference, they cover a working lunch, a dinner for speakers, an evening drink with a view over the city and coffee meetings in the lobby.
History and setting
The hotel sits in the heart of Riga, a few minutes on foot from the Old Town, whose historic center is listed by UNESCO, and from the Latvian National Opera. This location lets an evening program include a walk through the medieval streets or a performance at the opera without any transport.
Getting there
Riga International Airport, the main hub of the Baltic states, is about 20 to 30 minutes by car. Riga Central Station is within walking distance of the city center.
